Herdsperson - Farm 55731

Smithfield Foods
North Carolina
Workplace: OnsiteFull timeUSD 16.75+ hourlyFunction: OtherEducation: high_schoolSkills: ["Teamwork","Ability to follow instructions","Physical stamina","Flexibility","Attention to procedures"]

Assist Herd Technicians with routine animal care and general farm tasks to support animal welfare at Farm 55731. Feed, water, vaccinate, perform animal husbandry, process piglets, and treat sick animals with prescribed medications. Maintain sanitation using high-pressure equipment, support animal movement and facility maintenance, and keep accurate production and departmental records while following animal welfare, environmental, safety, and biosecurity procedures.

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Smithfield Foods
Smithfield Foods
2 days ago

Herdsperson - Farm 55731

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Job Summary

Assist Herd Technicians with routine animal care and general farm tasks to support animal welfare at Farm 55731. Feed, water, vaccinate, perform animal husbandry, process piglets, and treat sick animals with prescribed medications. Maintain sanitation using high-pressure equipment, support animal movement and facility maintenance, and keep accurate production and departmental records while following animal welfare, environmental, safety, and biosecurity procedures.
Location: North Carolina
Workplace: Onsite
Employment Type: Full time
Seniority: Entry level

Key Responsibilities

  • •Assist Herd Technicians with routine animal care and general farm tasks to ensure animal welfare at the designated site.
  • •Feed, water, vaccinate, and perform animal husbandry tasks including basic veterinary procedures.
  • •Sanitize and wash multiple farm areas using high-pressure equipment and maintain cleanliness and laundry duties.
  • •Process piglets, including injecting medications, castrating, docking tails, and ear notching.
  • •Maintain accurate production information and update department records; treat sick animals and follow SOPs, manuals, and animal welfare procedures.

Pay and Benefits

Salary: USD 16.75 hourly

Key Requirements

  • •High school diploma or GED preferred.
  • •Previous livestock handling helpful.
  • •Ability to do hard physical labor.
  • •Strong commitment to teamwork.
  • •Ability to follow instructions and deal with standardized situations.
Experience:LivestockFarm
Education:High School
Skills:TeamworkAbility to follow instructionsPhysical staminaFlexibilityAttention to procedures

Company Brief

Smithfield Foods
Produces pork and packaged meat products, operating integrated hog production, processing, and branded food businesses. It supplies retail, foodservice, and export markets across the United States and internationally.
Industry: Food Production
Company Size: Enterprise (1,001+ employees)
Revenue: USD 1B+
Growth: Established Company
Headquarters: Smithfield, United States
Founded: 1936
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